Versiv CCTT Version 1.0 N

WELCOME
Version 1.4
Versiv
Certified
Cabling
Technician
Training
2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.
This course is split into three sections
1. Copper Certification (DSX-5000 CableAnalyzer)
2. Tier 1 Fiber Certification (CertiFiber Pro)
3. Tier 2 Fiber Certification (OptiFiber Pro)
At the end of the course you will be able to
1. Setup DSX-5000, CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro
2. Test using a DSX-5000, CertiFiber Pro and OptiFiber Pro
3. Troubleshoot copper and fiber links
4. Download results into LinkWare for warranty application
IN THIS COURSE
Versiv introduction and common settings
- Exporting configuration and results
Copper test limits/standards
Adapter types
Configuring for a twist pair test
Making a measurement and reviewing the result
New test parameters
- DC Resistance Unbalance, TCL, ELTCTL
DSX diagnostics
- HDTDX and HDTDR
Single test
Patch cord certification
Alien Crosstalk
DSX-5000 CABLEANALYZER TESTING
Basic fiber theory
Encircled flux
Configuring the CertiFiber Pro
Fiber inspection
- Automated analysis
Setting a reference for a duplex link
- LC to LC duplex
Creating a custom test limit
ISO/IEC 14763-3
- Understanding how the different connector losses differ from other standards
Setting a reference for a simplex link
- SC/APC to SC/APC
CERTIFIBER PRO TESTING
Basic OTDR theory
OTDR event types
- Reflective, no reflective, ghosts
Launch fiber compensation
- Four different types
Custom OTDR limits
- Walk through the process of creating a custom limit
OptiFiber Pro link testing
OptiFiber Pro results analysis
Bi-directional averaging
OPTIFIBER PRO TESTING
Versiv introduction
The languages available to you will depend on where you
purchased your Versiv
1. North America
2. Europe and Middle East
3. -
4. Asia Pacific
5. Peoples Republic on China
LANGUAGE
Changing the language is simple
From the HOME screen, tap:
- TOOLS
- Swiped up to see Language
- Language
- Well keep it English here
Additional information
- If you do not see your language, the
Versiv was not sold thru an authorized
Fluke Networks distributor you may
have no warranty
- You can change the language on the
reports in LinkWare independent
of where you got your Versiv
LANGUAGES
Doing this will wipe ALL test results and settings in the Versiv
There is no undoing this, no secret back door
You should copy your ProjX and results to a thumb drive first
RESTORE VERSIV BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Memory Stick Not Wiped
Main Frame - Wiped
Doing this will wipe ALL test results and settings in the Versiv
There is no undoing this, no secret back door
You should copy your ProjX and results to a thumb drive first
RESTORE VERSIV BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULT
Thumb Drive Not Wiped
Main Frame - Wiped
- PROJECT:
- TRANSFER
- Export
- SELECT ALL
- EXPORT
EXPORT PROJECTS
- RESULTS:
- TRANSFER
- USB Flash Drive
- Export
- SELECT ALL
- EXPORT
EXPORT RESULTS
Your Versiv was made in Everett, WA USA
Unless you are on the west coast of
America, you need to change the
TIME the date too if you are in Asia
From the TOOLS screen, tap:
- Date/Time
- Date:
- DONE to save your date
SETTING THE DATE
Cannot be changed in LinkWare after you
have saved a test result
From the DATE/TIME screen, tap:
- Time
- Done to save your time
SETTING THE TIME
Cannot be changed in LinkWare after you
Not a critical setting
Your test report DATE/TIME format is driven by your LinkWare
Software settings
DATE/TIME FORMAT
LinkWare Software
Critical to keep you Versiv current
- Results have been known to be rejected
From the DATE/TIME screen, tap:
- (Back)
- Version Information
This is the MAIN FRAME information
VERSION INFORMATION
From the VERSION INFORMATION screen, tap:
- MODULE
This is the MODULE information
It has its own software
Automatically updated when you
insert into a Versiv main frame
VERSION INFORMATION
Only the modules are subject to an annual calibration
Warranties can be denied if modules are not calibrated
CALIBRATION
No Cal Required
Cal Required
Cal Required
Cal Required
From the VERSION INFORMATION screen, tap:
- ADAPTER
This is the ADAPTER information
- Stored in the adapters
VERSION INFORMATION
When you change the tip on your DSX-PLA004, you can reset the
counter to monitor how many tests
have been carried out with the
replacement tip
VERSION INFORMATION
DTX-PLA002PRP (Pack of two)
Download the update file from www.flukenetworks.com
Connect your Versiv to the PC and in LinkWare, click on:
- Utilities > DSX CableAnalyzer > Software Update
- Select the file you downloaded and click ok
Repeat again for the remote unit
Any updates to the modules will take place when you insert them
(Unlike the DTX Compact OTDR Module)
UPDATING THE VERSIV
Main unit will update the remote unit but not the same
way as the DTX CableAnalyzer
UPDATES
You can use the supplied USB cable
with the DSX CableAnalyzer to do this
Adds 2 minutes to the update time,
for a total update time of 7 minutes.
Versiv
- 39 Watt Hour Lithium Ion battery
- 4 hours to charge with unit off
- 6 hours to charge with unit on
- Expect to see more than 10 hours of battery life
- No re-training of battery needed
BATTERY STATUS
Unlike the DTX, the DSX can be used if
the battery has failed by plugging the
power in
Indicates the status of the battery on the main unit
BATTERY STATUS
You can see the approximate battery status on the remote unit
when you power it up
BATTERY STATUS
You can see the battery status on the remote unit when they are
connected in any configuration
- Connect the main and remote units as shown below
- Power on the remote
BATTERY STATUS
DSX-PLA004
Perm. Link Adapter
DSX-CHA004
Channel Adapter
- Battery Status
- Time remaining caps out at 24 Hr.
- Running the battery to 0 % does not
degrade the battery
- If you remove the battery, tape over the
contacts to avoid a short circuit
BATTERY STATUS
- Memory Status
- Store 12,700 Cat 6A results
- With full graphs
- Including HDTDX and HDTDR
- Cannot recover deleted results
- Back up to a thumb drive / memory
stick whenever you take a break
MEMORY
- Number
NUMBER FORMAT
Can be changed in LinkWare after you
From the TOOL screen, tap:
- Length
LENGTH FORMAT
Can be changed in LinkWare after you
- Timeout Period
Backlight
- Disabled
- 5, 10 or 15 minutes
Power Down
- Disabled
- 10, 20 or 30 minutes
TIMEOUT PERIOD
Do NOT disable. Then if you put the Versiv back in the case powered on -
you will still have a charge the next time you use it
The smart remote unit will power off
- After 60 minutes
- Not adjustable
TIMEOUT PERIOD
- Audible Tone
Disables tones on the main unit only
AUDIBLE TONE
- Power Line Frequency
Isolates noise from power supplies that
may interfere with the Wire Map
POWER LINE FREQUENCY
- Display
DISPLAY
Task:
Increase the brightness and view your battery status
What does the Reset Series feature do?
Can you disable the calibration date in LinkWare?
How often should your Versiv be calibrated?
What is the default power down time of the Versiv Smart Remote
and how do you change it?
What setting has the most impact on your battery life?
REVIEW #1
ANSI/TIA-1152
- Defined accuracies for field testers
- Level IIe, up to Category 5e (100 MHz)
- Level III, up to Category 6 (250 MHz)
- Level IIIe, up to Category 6A (500 MHz)
IEC 61935-1 Edition 3
- Defined accuracies for field testers
- Level IIe, up to Class D (100 MHz)
- Level III, up to Class E (250 MHz)
- Level IIIe, up to Class E
A
(500 MHz)
- Level IV, up to Class F (600 MHz)
- Level V (Draft Edition 4), up to Class F
A
(1 GHz)
FIELD TESTER STANDARDS SUMMARY
DSX-5000
Cat 5e Permanent Link
- The test limit
- EDIT
- Test Limit
- MORE
- TIA
LOCATING A PERMANENT LINK LIMIT #1
Cat 5 Permanent Link
- The test limit
- EDIT
- Test Limit
- MORE
- TIA
- Swipe up the screen to see Cat 5
TSB-67: Original Category 5 test
- BL = Basic Link includes test leads
- No Permanent Link, did not exist back then
Cat 5 Permanent Link
- The test limit
- EDIT
- Test Limit
- MORE
- TIA
- Swipe up the screen to see Cat 5
TSB-95: 1000BASE-T test
- BL = Basic Link includes test leads
- Adds ACR-F (ELFEXT) and Return Loss to TSB-67 test to support 1000BASE-T
(+PoE)
- Power over Ethernet
- Standard test with the addition of
- Resistance
- Resistance Unbalance
Resistance Unbalance
- An important parameter for the successful
deployment of PoE devices such as cameras
and wireless access points
- More on this new measurement later
(+TCL)
- The test limit
- EDIT
- Test Limit
- MORE
- Balance Measurements
Balance measurements
- Standard test with the addition of
- Transverse Conversion Loss
- Equal Level Transverse Conversion Transfer Loss
- More on these new measurements later
Category 7
A
Permanent Link
- The test limit
- EDIT
- Test Limit
- MORE
- ISO
PL3 and PL2?
- PL3 consolidation point included
- PL2 no consolidation point
- Different NEXT limits
Class F
A
(1 GHz) or (600 MHz)
- The field testing standard IEC 61935-1
Edition 3 only supports field testing to
600 MHz for Class F
A
links
- There is a draft IEC 61935-1 Edition 4
which supports field testing of Class F
A
links to 1 GHz
- So two options are given
- A published standard (600 MHz)
- A draft standard (1 GHz)
- Check with your cabling vendor to see
which one they require
Siemon TERA
- You need at least one Channel & Permanent Link Adapter set a reference
- You cannot makes a measurement without setting a reference first
CLASS F
A
ADAPTERS
DSX-PLA011
DSX-CHA011
Why is a Channel test typically not done by installers?
Which test limit do I use for Category 5?
What causes the message Bad Patch Cord?
What are the three link definitions found in the DSX?
What does the (+PoE) limit add to the test?
What does the (+TCL) limit add to the test?
REVIEW #2
Configuring for a twisted pair test
Allows you to configure the unit in advance
The more you configure up front, the greater
the time savings down the road
Configuring upfront also allows the analyzer
to be handed off to a level entry technician
You can track the PASS/FAILs within the unit
- Tell you what % of testing has been done
You can have up to 100 projects in a Versiv
main frame
Per project, you can pre-configure
- up to 10 separate tests per project
- 5,000 Cable IDs in total
PROJX
For each project, you to configure the following
- Test Limit
- Cable Type (Nominal Velocity of Propagation)
- Outlet Configuration
- Plot Data
- HDTDX/HDTDR
- AC Wire Map
- Cable IDs (Using up to 60 characters)
- Operator name
Projects can be saved to a thumb drive and loaded into other Versiv
main frames
WHAT YOU CAN SET UP IN ADVANCE
Were going to create a new project called CCTT 1 for:
- Category 5e cable
- NVP of 70 %
- Category 5e Permanent Link test limit
- T568A outlet configuration
- Plot Data enabled
- No AC Wire Map
- Cable ID:
- 20AL.B.1-36 TO 20AS.C.01 to 20AL.B.1-36 TO 20AS.C.48
- 20AL.C.1-36 TO 20AR.C.01 to 20AL.C.1-36 TO 20AR.C.48
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and create a new project called CCTT 1
- PROJECT:
- CHANGE PROJECT
- NEW PROJECT
- Enter CCTT 1
- DONE
PROJECT CCTT 1
Enter an Operator Name
From the PROJECT screen, tap:
- Operator:
- NEW OPERATOR
- Enter Your Name
- DONE
- Your Name
You can have 20 OPERATORs
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and change the TEST SETUP
- TIA Cat 6A Perm. Link:
- Cable Type
PROJECT CCTT 1
U/UTP
- Individual pairs are unshielded
- No overall shield
F/UTP
- Individual pairs are unshielded
- Overall shield
S/FTP
- Individual pairs are shielded
- Overall shield
For DTX CableAnalyzer users
PROJECT CCTT 1
F/UTP
S/FTP
U/UTP
- Cable Type:
- Cat 5e U/UTP
The NVP changed!
ALWAYS check on the vendors
website to see the NVP
NVP affects your length reading
- It does not affect any other parameter
Well cover other methods later
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and change the NVP:
From the TEST SETUP screen, tap:
- NVP:
- Change to 70%
- DONE
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and change the Test Limit:
- Test Limit:
- TIA Cat 5e Perm. Link
PROJECT CCTT 1
When Store Plot Data is On
- Stores graphs
- Most customers expect this
- Most cabling vendors expect this
- HDTDR/HDTDX diagnostics are saved
- Store 12,700 Cat 6A tests
PROJECT CCTT 1
HDTDR
- High Def. Time Domain Reflectometer
- Troubleshoot Return Loss issues
HDTDX
- High Def. Time Domain Xtalk
- Troubleshoot NEXT issues
Go ahead and tap:
- HDTDR/HDTDX:
- Two options to run
- When the link fails or is marginal
- All the time (adds 3 to 5 seconds)
- Well leave it on Fail/Pass* only
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and change the Outlet Configuration:
- Outlet Configuration:
- T568A
- USE SELECTED
Two Pair Cat 5e?
- Well do that in Project CCTT 2
PROJECT CCTT 1
When AC Wire Map is On
- Resistance is not measured
- Shield is not checked
Only used if testing through a
mid-span 1000BASE-T PoE device
You will receive a warning when
running a test that these two
measurements are not made
PROJECT CCTT 1
Dont tap this
- This is the cancel key
Tap SAVE followed by USE SELECTED
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and set our Cable ID schemes
- PROJECT:
- Delete the default Cable ID Set
- Confirm DELETE
- NEW ID SET
- Enter the First ID
- 20AL.B.1-48 TO 20AS.C.01
- Enter the Last ID
- 20AL.B.1-48 TO 20AS.C.48
- DONE
- SAVE
PROJECT CCTT 1
Lets go ahead and set our second Cable ID scheme
- NEW ID SET
- 20AL.C.1-48 TO 20AR.C.01
- Enter the Last ID
- 20AL.C.1-48 TO 20AR.C.48
- DONE
- SAVE
- Swipe up to see both sets
PROJECT CCTT 1
Create them in LinkWare
- Utilities > DSX CableAnalyzer > Cable ID List
- Build Sequence
- Enter First ID and Last ID
- OK
- Send to DSX
- Name the ID scheme
- OK
IMPORTING CABLE ID SCHEMES
- PROJECT
- NEW ID SET
- IMPORT
- Your ID scheme
- IMPORT
- OK
- Back
- Back
PROJECT CCTT 1
Were going to create a new project called CCTT 2 for:
- Category 5e cable
- NVP of 70 %
- Two Pair Ethernet outlet configuration
- Plot Data enabled
- No AC Wire Map
- Cable ID:
- FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 001 to FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 /096
PROJECT CCTT 2
Lets go ahead and create a new project called CCTT 2
- PROJECT:
- CHANGE PROJECT
- NEW PROJECT
- Enter CCTT 2
- DONE
To change the Operator, tap:
- Operator:
- Your name
PROJECT CCTT 2
- Cable Type:
- Cat 5e U/UTP
- NVP:
- Change it to 70%
- Done
- Test Limit:
- MORE
- TIA
- Swipe up to see TIA 1005 Cat 5e ..
- TIA 1005 Cat 5e Perm. Link
PROJECT CCTT 2
Lets go ahead and change the Outlet Configuration
- Outlet Configuration
- Ethernet Two-Pair
- Sample (Check the Wire Map)
- Cancel
- USE SELECTED
- SAVE
PROJECT CCTT 2
Lets go ahead and set our Cable ID Sets:
- X to delete the default set
- DELETE to confirm
- NEW ID SET
- FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 001
- Enter the LAST ID
- FLOOR 1 / RACK 1 / 096
- DONE
- SAVE
PROJECT CCTT 2
Lets copy these to a thumb drive
Insert a thumb drive
- TRANSFER
- Export
- Select CCTT 2 and CCTT 1
- EXPORT
- OK
SAVE CCTT 1 & 2 TO A THUMB DRIVE
Lets remove CCTT 2 from the Versiv
- PROJECT:
- MANAGE
- Delete
- DELETE to confirm (Wipes Results too)
- Press the HOME key
DELETE THE CCTT 2 FROM VERSIV
Lets put CCTT 2 back into the Versiv
- PROJECT:
- TRANSFER
- Import
- Check CCTT 2
- IMPORT
- OK
Now lets see if it is back!
- to go back
- CHANGE PROJECT
- CCTT 2
RESTORE CCTT 2 FROM THUMB DRIVE
You can also download your project into LinkWare
SAVING A PROJECT TO A PC
When you download a project to a PC, the file format is:
- *.vps
When you export a project to a thumb drive, the file format is:
- *.sql
If you wish to push a thumb drive project *.sql to a Versiv using
LinkWare, you will need to first Import from USB, save it as a *.vps
and then Write Project Setup using the new *.vps file
If you copy a *.vps file to a thumb drive, Versiv will not see that file
if you try to import it, you will need to Export to USB first
EXPORTING/IMPORTING QUIRK
How many projects can you have?
How may Cable IDs per project can you have?
NVP affects what test parameters?
Why should you store plot data?
How do you test only two pairs?
AC Wire Map disables what two test parameters?
REVIEW #3
Making a measurement and
reviewing the results
It is recommended to do this for each testing shift
- Synchronizes the remote unit to the main unit
- You can reference up to eight remote units
- Units should be left on 5 minutes before setting a reference
- Connect using a Permanent Link Adapter and Channel Adapter
SETTING A REFERENCE
DSX-PLA004
Perm. Link Adapter
DSX-CHA004
Channel Adapter
- TOOLS:
- Set Reference
- TEST
- DONE
SETTING A REFERENCE
DSX-PLA004
Perm. Link Adapter
DSX-CHA004
Channel Adapter
Change the project to CCTT 1
Connect to the link in front of you
Press TEST
REVIEWING A TEST
How often should you set a reference?
Resistance may show an i , what should you do?
What is the 3 dB rule?
What is the 4 dB rule?
Which is better, NEXT margin of -1.0 dB or 2.0 dB?
If the shield is not terminated correctly, what can happen?
REVIEW #4
Create a new project called CCTT 3 for:
- Category 5e cable
- NVP of 65 %
- With Resistance Unbalance
- T568A outlet configuration
- Plot Data enabled
- No AC Wire Map
- Cable ID:
- B.1-01
- .
- B.1-96
TASK #1
Create a new project called CCTT 4 for:
- Category 3 cable
- NVP of 65 %
- Length/Wire Map test
- 4,5 Pair only
- Plot Data enabled
- No AC Wire Map
- Cable ID:
- V.1-01A to V.1-96B
TASK #1
What is Resistance Unbalance?
What application may not work if Resistance Unbalance is bad?
If TCL or ELTCTL fails, what is the likely cause?
What test limit must you choose to run TCL and ELTCTL?
What test limit must you chose to run Resistance Unbalance?
REVIEW #5
DSX Diagnostics
HDTDX
- High Definition Time Domain Xtalk
- Allows you to look down the cable and see where the Xtalk is
- Used for troubleshooting NEXT issues
HDTDR
- High Definition Time Domain Reflectometer
- Allows you to look down the cable and see impedance anomalies
- Excessive impedance anomalies cause Return Loss issues
- Used for troubleshooting Return Loss issues
TIME DOMAIN DIAGNOSTIC
DSX HDTDX Diagnostics
New HDTDX schemed where DSX is better at higher frequencies
NEW VS. OLD TDX
Old TDX
New TDX
Where the connections are, ideally 35%
HDTDX GUIDE #1
35% 35%
Where the connections are, ideally 35%
HDTDX GUIDE #1
35% 35%
In the cable, ideally no more than four events 10%
HDTDX GUIDE #2
Cable not an issue in this example
Lets view the HDTDX plot
From the Results screen, tap:
- DIAGNOSTIC
- HDTDX ANALYZER
- Select the worst NEXT pair (3,6-4,5)
With a value of 46.1%, that exceeds our
guideline of 35% by some margin
Clearly there is an issue at the remote
connection
NEXT FAILURE #1
Lets view the near end connection
With a value of 37.4%, it exceeds our
guideline of 35% by a little
Worth noting that the terminations
may not be that great here either
It is possible that these connectors
are not truly Category 6!
NEXT FAILURE #1
Here we see NEXT failed
Lets look at the plot
Find the worst pair
- 3,6-4,5
NEXT FAILURE #2
Lets view the HDTDX plot
- DIAGNOSTIC
- HDTDX ANALYZER
- Select the worst NEXT pair (3,6-4,5)
Multiple events exceeding our guide of
10% in the cable
Clearly there is a cable issue here
NEXT FAILURE #2
DSX HDTDR Diagnostics
In the cable, ideally events |0.8|
HDTDR GUIDE #1
0.8%
-0.8%
Multiple events in cable
exceeding |0.8| suggests a
cable issue
At 13.6 m, the anomaly is as
much as you would expect
for a connection, this should
be visible damage
Lets view the HDTDR plot
- DIAGNOSTIC
- HDTDR ANALYZER
- Pinch and zoom in on the trace
- Select the worst Return Loss pair (7,8)
Multiple events exceeding our guide of
|0.8%| suggesting a cable issue
RETURN LOSS FAILURE #2
What is HDTDX used for?
What is HDTDR used for?
What is the ideal limit for an HDTDX event at a connection?
What is the ideal limit for a series of HDTDX events in the cable?
What is the ideal limit for a series of HDTDR events in the cable?
Using the Diagnostics menu can result in .?
REVIEW #6
Patch cord certification
CHANNEL ADAPTERS
The channel measurement excludes the connection to the adapters
For patch cords, we want to measure that RJ45 connection
This is not a valid test
You are only measuring the cable
Patch cord testing is found in
- ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
- ISO/IEC 11801:2010 and IEC 61935-2
PATCH CORD ADAPTERS
The patch cord measurement includes the connection to the adapters
Using patch cord adapters, DSX includes that RJ45 connection
A special laboratory tested RJ45 Jack is used
- Called out in standards for patch cord certification
The patch cord limits are tighter than the Channel limits as well
Same patch cord, different adapters/limits
CHANNEL VS PATCH CORD TESTING
Margin looks too good? You are only measuring the cable, nothing else, so yes!
DSX-PC5e
- For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e
DSX-PC6
- For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6
DSX-PC6A
- For testing to ISO/IEC 11801 Category 6
A
and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A*
The DSX-PC6A is not backward compatible with Cat 6 or 5e
* ANSI/TIA currently specifies a jack with a different performance to ISO/IEC.
However, ANSI/TIA is in the process of allowing the jack specified in ISO/IEC for patch
cord certification, so the DSX contains the proposed limits for Cat 6A testing
THREE PATCH CORD ADAPTERS
Why cant we use the patch cord adapter for channel testing too?
FEXT cannot be excluded using DSP techniques
Need an adapter with excellent FEXT
The patch cord adapter does not have excellent FEXT
- It must meet specific FEXT requirements of ANSI/TIA and IEC
The channel adapter has excellent FEXT
- But as a result, it has poor NEXT
- Thats ok, because it can be gated out using DSP techniques
WHY TWO ADAPTERS?
Excellent FEXT FEXT limited by standards requirement
Give two reasons why you cannot use Channel Adapters to certify
patch cords
How is the DSX patch cord testing different to the DTX patch cord
testing?
What categories can patch cords be certified to using the DSX-PC6?
What is the typical life of a patch cord adapter?
REVIEW #7
Alien Crosstalk
(Exogenous Crosstalk)
WHAT IS ALIEN CROSSTALK?
Alien crosstalk is the coupling of noise from one link to the other
When a cable is surrounded by other cables, noise from those cables
will impact its ability to transmit data we call that Alien Crosstalk
The cable we wish to measure for Alien Crosstalk is called the
Disturbed (Victim) and the adjacent cables are called the Disturbers
Disturbers
Disturbed (Victim)
ALIEN CROSSTALK INSTALLATION TESTING
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ANSI/TIA-1152
- There is no text stating PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F testing is optional
- PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F are required for compliance
- Values and methodology are found in ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
ISO/IEC 11801:2010 and IEC 61935-1
- PS ANEXT and PS AACR-F is normative for field testing
- Specified in section A.2.11 if not met by design
- If the coupling attenuation of Class EA or F permanent links or CP links is at least
10 dB better than the corresponding channel coupling attenuation requirements
(see Clause 6), and Class FA permanent links or CP links are at least 25 dB better
than the corresponding channel coupling attenuation requirements (see Clause 6),
then the requirements of A.2.11 are met by design.
- No way for you to know the coupling attenuation, not a field test
SHIELDED CABLING SYSTEMS
Shielded cabling systems should perform better than unshielded
cabling systems if installed correctly
Shield terminated correctly Shield terminated incorrectly
Both links pass the TIA Cat 6A Permanent Link requirements with good margin
ALIEN CROSSTALK MEASUREMENTS
There are 16 ANEXT measurements between a disturbed (victim) cable
and a disturber cable
PS ANEXT 1,2
PS ANEXT 4,5
PS ANEXT 7,8
PS ANEXT 4,5
Fiber testing
Tier 1 and Tier 2
TIER 1 AND TIER 2
Tier 1
- Often referred to as OLTS or Optical Loss Test Set
- Uses a source and power meter
- Reports the difference between power in and power out in dB
- Duplex (two fiber) testers can also measure length
Tier 2
- Often referred to as OTDR or Optical Time Domain Reflectometer testing
- Injects a series of light pulses into a fiber and measures the backscatter
returned to the OTDR port
- Single ended test but must be done in both directions
- Implies loss based on change in backscatter between events
- Depends on good reflectance which field polishing often fails to achieve
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE
Versiv main and remote units
CertiFiber Pro Modules
EF-TRCs
One LC to LC Duplex Cord
- This will be our link to test
Four LC couplers/adapters
FiberInspector
OptiFiber Pro Module
Three SC Multimode Launch Fibers
Two SC Singlemode couplers/adapters
FOREWORD
Many of the fiber (fibre) calculations you do today will be in meters
(metres)
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 cable requirements are expressed as dB/km
Where calculations are not involved, screen shots will be in the units
appropriate for your region
This course will also cover ISO/IEC 14763-3
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
Under NO circumstances should you ever look into a fiber
The wavelength being used cannot be seen by the naked eye
Light from an active fiber if powerful enough, can do permanent damage to
your eye sight
The equipment you are using today cannot do permanent damage to your
eye sight if exposed occasionally
If you are told a fiber is not active, treat it as if it is
NEVER stand in front of a fiber patch panel unless ALL of the fiber connectors
have a protective cap on them
Wash your hands BEFORE and AFTER going to the bathroom
NO POINT IN LOOKING INTO A FIBER
YOU WILL NOT SEE ANYTHING!
DESIGNATION
The following applies to ANSI/TIA-568-C and ISO/IEC 11801:2010
- OM1: 62.5 m multimode fiber with a MBW of 200 MHz.km
- OM2: 50 m multimode fiber with a MBW of 500 MHz.km
- OS1: 9 m singlemode fiber
- OS2: 9 m Low Water Peak singlemode fiber
DESIGNATION
OM1 Orange jacket
OM2 Orange jacket
OM3/OM4. Aqua jacket
OS1 /OS2 Yellow jacket
MULTIMODE FIBERS
Mode: from the Latin path; so it means multi-paths
The modes arrive at different times causing the signal to spread
125 m 62.5 m
APPLICATIONS LIMITED BY DISPERSION/LOSS
Modal Bandwidth (MBW)
- is the unit to classify dispersion in the cable
50 /125 m has less dispersion
- its core is smaller than 62.5/125 m fiber
Your loss may be lower than the allowed fixed loss, but if it exceeds
the length found here (IEEE 802.3) there may be errors on the network
IEEE 802.3ae specifies 400 m, cabling vendors may specify 550 m
SINGLEMODE FIBERS
125 m 9 m
Mode: from the Latin path; so it means single-path
There is only one mode, so no signal spreading this time
MIXING MULTIMODE FIBERS
What happens when you connect a 62.5/125 m to a 50/125 m?
Many of the modes will disappear into the cladding forever!
There will be a significant loss (as large as 4 dB)
Also known as a coupling loss
This happens a great deal as users migrate from 62.5 to 50 m fiber
125 m 50 m
Encircled Flux (EF)
Test equipment #1, loss is 1.06 dB
LAUNCH CONDITIONS
Diagrams shown to visualize the issue as best as possible
LAUNCH CONDITIONS
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CPR ASSESSMENT SHORTFALL
ANSI/TIA-526-14-A (Obsolete Standard)
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Coupled Power Ratio compares power in center to total power.
It cant provide assessment of mode power distribution in the outer radii
which is critical to obtain good agreement with different test instruments.
EF ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT
EF specifies power throughout core using multiple control radii.
ANSI/TIA-526-14-B August 2010 (Current Standard)
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Source 2
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EF provides tight tolerance on mode power distribution in the outer radii
enabling improved agreement between EF-compliant test instruments.
REVIEW #9
Why should you never look into a fiber?
Whats the difference between OM2 and OM3 fiber?
What is the maximum length you can run 10GBASE-SR to?
Why is it important to know which OM fiber you are testing?
What does having a EF compliant source do for you?
Configuring the CertiFiber Pro
- PROJECT
- CHANGE PROJECT
- NEW PROJECT
- Enter CCTT 5
- DONE
DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - CONFIGURATION
- Test limit name
- Test Type:
- BACK
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Fiber Type:
- Changes the Refractive Index
- Affects the length reading
- Impacts length limit for
- 1000BASE-SX
- 10GBASE-SR
- Check your cabling specification
- You can use the cable library
- Beware that specs do changed
Fiber Type Setting
- Shows the Index of Refraction for the
cable type you selected previously
- Not changeable
- If you want to change it, create a custom
cable type
Test Limit:
- Most common will show on the last used
- For more options, tap MORE
Test Limit:
Test Limit:
- Today we will use TIA, tap TIA
- If you wanted singlemode to appear,
you would need the change the cable
type to a singlemode one
- Tap TIA-568-C Multimode
Reference Method:
- Tap Reference Method
- An improvement over DTX is the ability
to change all these options on one screen
Reference Method:
- Tap Reference Method
- An improvement over DTX is the ability
to change all these options on one screen
- Change it from 1 Jumper Reference to a
2 Jumper Reference
- Tap DONE
- Change it back to 1 Jumper
WARNING:
Applying for a cabling warranty? They will reject any results where a 2 Jumper Reference is used.
Connector Type:
- Tap Connector Type
- New to Version 2.3
- If bi-directional is turned on, the auto
continue feature will be disabled if you
select General, ST or FC here
- Does not affect the outcome of the test
- Well leave it as LC today
Connector Type: MPO Module
- An MPO Module consists of an LC and MPO/MTP connector
- In TIA, this is two connections
- In the real world, the vendors treat this as one connection
TEST SETUP:
- Now completed
- Tap SAVE!!!!!!!
- Dont tap
this will cancel your changes
TEST SETUP:
- Now completed
- Tap SAVE!!!!!!!
- Dont tap
TEST SETUP:
- Now completed
- Tap SAVE!!!!!!!
- Dont tap
Fiber end face inspection
CLEANING
Fiber testing is all about cleaning and inspecting
Without the appropriate cleaning
supplies AND inspection equipment,
you CANNOT test fiber
Dust in an office is typically
between 2.5 m and 10 m
All fibers should be inspected and
cleaned before being used, even if
they are brand new out of the bag
CLEANING KIT
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is typically used
- It should be better than 98% (rubbing alcohol is 70%)
- Local pharmacy stocks no better than 91% (not good enough)
There are disadvantages to IPA
- Over time, absorbs water and is no longer 98%
- Will not remove non ionic compounds
- Tends to leave a residue behind if you are not careful
Hybrid cleaners are better, such as the Fluke Networks Fiber Optic Pen
There are significant advantages with these new hybrid cleaners
- Aggressive cleaner, better than IPA
- Evaporates very quickly, less likely to leave residue behind
- Has antistatic properties so dust in the air is less likely to be attracted to the end
face of the connector
CLEANING KITS
Wet to dry cleaning is ALWAYS better
Click pens ideal for ports, not for cleaning
patch cords where end faces are subject
to grease from fingers
Click Cleaners for cleaning different end
faces/connectors no training required
- 1.25 mm LC and MU connector and end faces
- 2.5 mm SC, ST, FC, E2000 connector and end faces
- MPO/MTP connector and end faces
Cleans Ports on devices and patch panels
as well as Cords .with an adapter
Dry cleaning is less efficient for cleaning
grease (dried skin oil) than wet cleaning
with a solvent and swabs/cleaning cubes
CLEANING WITH CLICK CLEANERS
Peel cover from unused N.
Apply a minimal amount of solvent from the Solvent Pen
Place end-face perpendicular to card in first corner of unused N
Swipe through N shape using gentle pressure and moving from
wet to dry
Check end-face with microscope, place cap on test reference cord
OPTIMAL CLEANING METHOD
Examinations and measurements Fibre optic connector endface
visual and automated inspection
With Version 3 or later code, your Versiv mainframe with the
optional FiberInspector can inspect the endface of a connector and
grade it per this standard
Four limits to choose from:
- IEC 61300-3-35 MM
- IEC 61300-3-35 SM RL>=45dB
- IEC 61300-3-35 SM RL>=26dB
- IEC 61300-3-35 SM APC
IEC 61300-3-35
Multimode both field and factory polished
IEC 61300-3-35 MM
A B
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Singlemode field polished
IEC 61300-3-35 RL>=26dB
A B
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Here is your nice newly installed fiber optic connector
CROSS CONTAMINATION
IEC 61300-3-35
Here is your typical dirty test lead connector
CROSS CONTAMINATION
IEC 61300-3-35
Here is your nice newly installed fiber optic connector after it was
tested with the typical test cord
CROSS CONTAMINATION
IEC 61300-3-35
- PROJECT
- NEW TEST
- Test Type
- FiberInspector
- SAVE
AUTOMATED FIBER INSPECTION
- Smart Remote
- FiberInspector
- USE SELECTED
AUTOMATED FIBER INSPECTION
Using the FiberInspector camera
- Connect to your first TRC
- Tap TEST & ANALYZE
Gently place caps back on after inspecting and cleaning
INSPECT AND CLEAN ALL TRCS
REVIEW #10
What are the three test types the CertiFiber Pro can do?
Is bi-directional testing required?
Selecting General, ST or FC as a connector type does what?
Give one limitation of the Click fiber cleaning pens?
How many fiber inspection limits are there in Versiv?
Setting a duplex reference
(Dual fiber OLTS)
- FiberInspector
- Smart Remote
- USE SELECTED
DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - REFERENCE
Testing a duplex reference
(Dual fiber OLTS)
Press the TEST button
- Two fibers at the same time are tested
- Both 850 nm and 1300 nm covered
- Length is from round trip delay
- Does not use OTDR technique for length
DUPLEX FIBER TESTING - MEASUREMENT
Tap SETTINGS
- Recorded with every result
- Can be recalled later on
- Swipe up to see more
DUPLEX FIBER TESTING ANALYSIS
Tap DONE
Tap SAVE
New to Version 2.3
- Allows you to reverse IDs
Tap SAVE to save the two fibers
Connected to a bad fiber
- Lets retest
Two options
- Fix the link now and tap TEST AGAIN
- Tap FIX LATER which saves the result
and allows you to continue testing
- Well tap FIX LATER
Well tap SAVE
Press the HOME key
Tap RESULTS
- ProjX allows you to track what has
been tested and which links failed
Tap failing result
- With our link fixed, we can TEST AGAIN
Tap failing result
- With our link fixed, we can TEST AGAIN
REVIEW #11
What is the maximum TRC check verification value for multimode?
What is the maximum TRC check verification value for singlemode?
How does the CertiFiber Pro measure length?
Name the two types of custom test limits you can create
Why is it important to be able to measure length?
Tier 2 Fiber Testing
(OTDR)
WHAT IS AN OTDR?
Optical measurements carried out using pulses of light.
Time Domain signal is plotted against time delay.
Reflectometer - signal were looking at is caused by reflections
(and scattering) in the fiber.
The OTDR launches a very short pulse of light into a fiber and then
looks at the very low levels of light which come back out of the
same end of the fiber.
This returned light comes from reflections where there is a change
of refractive index in the light path (called Fresnel reflections) and
from a scattering effect which takes place within the fiber called
Rayleigh Scattering.
WHAT IS AN OTDR?
The OTDR produces a trace of the returning light level against the
time delay compared to when the pulse of light was launched.
WHAT IS AN OTDR?
With suitable processing and interpretation, this trace can then be
used to provide information about every portion of the fiber being
measured
EventMap interprets the trace for you
Although the fiber is tested in the factory, it can be
damaged during delivery or storage on site
It is standard practice to use an OTDR to ensure no
breaks in the cable but requires expertise to review the traces
CAN BE USED TO TEST A REEL OF FIBER
Mechanical splice*
*Could be a mechanical connector
REVIEW #12
OTDR is short for?
How are Fresnel reflections caused?
What is a reflective event?
What is a non reflective event?
What is a ghost and how is it caused?
Launch Fiber Compensation
The launch cable allows the OptiFiber Pro trace to settle down after
the test pulse is sent into the fiber so
you can analyze the first connection
OptiFiber Pro gives you four options
to eliminate the length and loss of the
launch/tail fibers from your
measurement
LAUNCH AND TAIL FIBERS
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DataCenter OTDR
- For multimode
- Measures at 850 nm only
- Issues a warning if you select this
- For singlemode
- Measures at 1310 nm only
- Issues a warning if you select this
- Optimizes settings and algorithms to
achieve the best detection of closely spaced
events such as cross connects
- Not suitable for certification as vendors
typically require both wavelengths
DATACENTER OTDR
FaultMap
- Carry over from the first generation Fluke
Networks OptiFiber
- Draws a map of the link
- Highlights connection with poor reflectance
- Superseded with EventMap
FAULT MAP
From the Project screen, tap:
- Test Limit
- MORE
- Custom
- MANAGE
- Create
CUSTOM LIMITS
From the NEW CUSTOM LIMIT screen, tap:
- Enter New Limit Name
- Enter FNET MM
- DONE
- Length
- Enter 300 m
- DONE
CUSTOM LIMITS
- Limits for 850 nm
- Max: 0.75
- Enter 0.5
- DONE
- Max: 0.30
- Enter 0.2
- DONE
- Swipe up to Segment Attenuation
- Max: N/A
- Enter 3
- DONE
- DONE
CUSTOM LIMITS
- Limits for 1300 nm
- Max: 0.75
- Enter 0.5
- DONE
- Max: 0.30
- Enter 0.2
- DONE
- Swipe up to Segment Attenuation
- Max: N/A
- Enter 1
- DONE
- DONE
CUSTOM LIMITS
- SAVE
- *FNET MM* to select it
- Launch Compensation ON
- SAVE
CUSTOM LIMITS
- SAVE
- *FNET MM* to select it
- Launch Compensation ON
- SAVE
CUSTOM LIMITS
REVIEW #13
Name the four types of launch compensation
What does pulse width affect?
Increasing averaging does what?
What is the default loss threshold on the OptiFiber Pro?
Reducing the loss threshold will also require what to be changed??
Tier 2 Link Testing
Connect your two launch fibers together
From the HOME screen tap:
- TOOLS
- Set Launch Compensation
- Launch + Tail
- SET
LAUNCH + TAIL COMPENSATION
For every OTDR measurement you make, OptiFiber Pro will assess
your port connection quality
We want to see it in the green
Anything less could affect your
OTDR measurement
OTDR PORT CONNECTION QUALITY
The OTDR Port Connection Quality is recorded with every test
result and viewable in LinkWare
It cannot be turned off
It is critical to know that the launch was good
OTDR PORT CONNECTION QUALITY
From the SET LAUNCH COMP screen tap:
- SAVE
From the SET LAUNCH COMP screen tap:
- OK
From the TOOLS screen, press the HOME key
Were going to check our fibers first by
tapping:
- TEST
- Ignore this warning
- OK
Lets look at our connection between the two fibers in more detail
From the TRACE screen, tap:
- TABLE
REVIEW #14
How do you ensure your launch fibers are good?
Is this Port Connection Quality acceptable?
Whats the standard for fiber inspection?
Why is it good to set a reflectance limit?
When would you want to set a segment attenuation limit?

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